We expect our dogs to tolerate things we would not...

We expect dogs to tolerate things we would not tolerate. For example, I would not tolerate a stranger locking eyes with me on the street and then walking up and getting in my face but we expect dogs to tolerate that when we do face to face meet and greets and when the dog doesn't react well we are surprised. You should never introduce dogs that way. Walk them side by side and if you get a good feeling from them both let them meet yin and yang style...butt to butt and not eye to eye. Remember safety first!